Arkansas · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Craighead County, AR
Craighead County (population 111,242) records real-property documents through the Craighead County Circuit Clerk (Ex-Officio Recorder). Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Craighead County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Craighead County Circuit Clerk (Ex-Officio Recorder)
- Recording fee
- $15.00 (one side) first / $5.00 per additional page (2-sided page = 2 pages) add'l (+Releases/Assignments of multiple instruments: $15 for first, then $15 per additional instrument listed (max $300); Notice of Default/Intent to Sell: $140 plus $15/$5 recording fee)
- Mailing address
- Craighead County Circuit Clerk, 511 S. Main Street, Suite 202, Jonesboro, AR 72401
- Phone
- (870) 933-4530
- Checks payable to
- unverified (typically "Craighead County Circuit Clerk")
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No statewide-mandated cover sheet, but AR recording standards require top margin blank for clerk stamp and legible tax-statement mailing address on face of instrument or document is rejected/returned
Can you e-record in Craighead County?
Yes. Craighead County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Craighead County, Arkansas
- Prepare the document so it meets Craighead County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, or by mail to Craighead County Circuit Clerk (Ex-Officio Recorder) at Craighead County Circuit Clerk, 511 S. Main Street, Suite 202, Jonesboro, AR 72401.
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 (one side) first / $5.00 per additional page (2-sided page = 2 pages) add'l (+Releases/Assignments of multiple instruments: $15 for first, then $15 per additional instrument listed (max $300); Notice of Default/Intent to Sell: $140 plus $15/$5 recording fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Craighead County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Craighead County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Craighead County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Craighead County?
The Craighead County Circuit Clerk (Ex-Officio Recorder) charges $15.00 (one side) first / $5.00 per additional page (2-sided page = 2 pages) add'l (+Releases/Assignments of multiple instruments: $15 for first, then $15 per additional instrument listed (max $300); Notice of Default/Intent to Sell: $140 plus $15/$5 recording fee), with checks payable to unverified (typically "Craighead County Circuit Clerk"). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Craighead County?
Yes. Craighead County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Craighead County?
Mail recordings to Craighead County Circuit Clerk (Ex-Officio Recorder): Craighead County Circuit Clerk, 511 S. Main Street, Suite 202, Jonesboro, AR 72401 ((870) 933-4530).
How can Jurably help with recording in Craighead County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Craighead County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Craighead County recorder in person.
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